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- Backhaul Solutions for 3G Networks
- The advent of 3G and the introduction of new data intense applications increase the traffic carried on the backhaul network, further increasing the costs that backhaul networks contribute to overall operational expense in a network. Further, these applications require that the backhaul network be dimensioned in a manner that they...
- Tags: Network, 3G Network, Networking
- White papers 2006-09-01
- Designing Multihop Wireless Backhaul Networks With Delay Guarantees
- As wireless access technologies improve in data rates, the problem focus is shifting towards providing adequate backhaul from the wireless access points to the Internet. Existing wired backhaul technologies such as copper wires running at DSL, T1, or T3 speeds can be expensive to install or lease, and are becoming...
- Tags: Network, Wireless Access, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers
- Combined GSM/UMTS Mobile Backhaul Network
- GSM mobile operators have already executed plans or have strong commitments to upgrade their GSM network with EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution and/or to evolve to UMTS. GSM/GPRS backhaul transmission is based on a TDM circuit-switched technology, whereas UMTS deployment requires a new backhaul network based on IP...
- Tags: UMTS, Mobile, Network, EDGE, GSM, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
- White papers 2005-03-22
- Telefonica Moviles Selects Cisco IP RAN Optimization for GSM and UMTS Backhaul in Spain
- For mobile operators, one of the greatest costs in delivering mobile services is the deployment and management of radio access backhaul networks that connect cell-sites to the core. Most mobile operators lease their backhaul network lines, which are typically circuit-oriented T1/E1 trunks that are part of a large network with...
- Tags: Mobile Operator, UMTS, Mobile, Optimization, Network, IP, Telefonica, Cisco Systems Inc., GSM, Telefonica Moviles, Manufacturing, Advertising & Promotion, Networking, Marketing
- Case studies
- Web 2.0 Expo has the same old wireless problem -- So where's Xirrus?
- Colubris Access PointsThe Xirrus sound like a useful product. Setting up wireless access points at conferences is a large part of my job although my conferences are typically hundreds rather than thousands of clients Recently I have started using Colubris MAP330's and have been very impressed with their ability to...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, mail@..., Web, Web 2.0, Xirrus Inc., wireless, access point
- Discussion threads 2007-04-23
- Satellite Backhaul Optimization for GSM and UMTS With Cisco RAN Optimization Solution
- Satellite backhaul links can be expensive, for both Global System for Mobile Communications GSM networks and Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service UMTS networks in remote regions. The Cisco RAN Optimization solution allows wireless mobile operators to reduce their operating expenses OpEx while providing additional bandwidth over satellite backhaul links. This solution...
- Tags: UMTS, Optimization, Cisco Systems Inc., Satellite, GSM, Cisco RAN Optimization Solution, Roi/Tco, Cellular Phones, Network Technology, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Networking
- Case studies
- Optimizing Backhaul Bandwidths in Wireless Networks
- As operators migrate their wireless networks from 2G to 3G, optimizing the backhaul bandwidth from these new bandwidth-intensive networks becomes critical to profitability. This webinar reviews ways of addressing requirements using multiservice switches, Sonet/SDH equipment, and WDM platforms.
- Tags: Bandwidth, Network, Wireless Network, 3G, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Optical Networking, Networking, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
- Webcasts
- Mobile Wireless Backhaul Using Pseudowires
- Pseudowires are a powerful, enabling technology for transporting both voice and data traffic over high-capacity, low-cost packet networks in the radio access network. This Webinar explores how pseudowires offer mobile wireless operators a full-service alternative to TDM access and a means to substantially reduce backhaul expenses and enhance profitability.
- Tags: Mobile, Advertising & Promotion, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Marketing
- Webcasts
- Cisco RAN Optimization Solution for GSM and UMTS Backhaul Optimization: Applications
- Whether a mobile wireless operator needs to cost efficiently expand its Global System for Mobile Communications GSM network capacity to keep pace with traffic growth, reduce operating expenses OpEx in a Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service UMTS rollout, or provide data offload for 3G services over alternative backhaul, Cisco RAN Optimization...
- Tags: UMTS, Optimization, Cisco Systems Inc., GSM, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
- White papers 2005-08-01
- Challenges and Opportunities for Transport Providers & Mobile Operators
- Although mobile backhaul transport providers have very different needs than mobile operators, their interests dovetail when it comes to efficient and optimized multiservice backhaul networks. Mobile operators are experiencing numerous challenges moving to Triple Play and 3G/4G. They need much more bandwidth, but at a much lower cost per bit....
- Tags: Mobile Operator, Mobile, RAD Data Communications Ltd., Ethernet, Manufacturing, Advertising & Promotion, Networking, Marketing
- White papers 2007-04-01
- Optimizing Cellular Backhaul Networks With Optical Multiservice Platforms
- Mobile carriers are incorporating more packet-based services than ever before to support emerging voice-over-IP VoIP and mobile data applications. As mobile users increasingly adopt IP-based music, video, and data services, cellular bandwidth requirements are growing exponentially - especially in the cellular backhaul network. Unfortunately, the design of most of today's...
- Tags: Mobile, Network, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing
- White papers 2007-08-01
- UMTS/HSDPA Backhaul Bandwidth Dimensioning
- This paper presents a simulation-aided approach for the dimensioning of the ATM-based iub interface in UMTS/HSDPA networks. Besides considering different user applications, as well as the peculiarities of the radio protocols above and within the backhaul transport infrastructure to estimate Iub utilization, this paper also provides insights in to the...
- Tags: UMTS, HSDPA, Bandwidth, Radio, Cellular Phones, Advertising & Promotion, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing
- White papers 2007-05-18
- Backhaul of Voice and Data From Mobile/Wireless Networks Over IP/Ethernet Infrastructure Provides Substantial Cost Savings for European Universities
- The customer needed a cost-effective, efficient method for the integration and aggregation of mobile/wireless traffic, both voice and data, over an IP/Ethernet network. Axerra's expertise in the aggregation, adaptation, and IP service interworking of any voice or data mobile service, whether 2G, 2.5G, or 3G, to IP, IP/MPLS, and Ethernet...
- Tags: Axerra Networks, Mobile, Network, Voice, IP, Wireless Network, Wireless, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking
- Case studies
- Lucent Technologies - Transport for Wireless Operators Solution
- This paper examines how the need for higher capacity, more stringent QoS, and greater reliability is reshaping today's wireless backhaul and backbone networks as well as the cost considerations that are leading many service providers to deploy carrier Ethernet in their mobility networks. It also presents several migration strategies that...
- Tags: Lucent Technologies Inc., Mobility, Alcatel, Business Services, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- White papers 2006-09-01
- FCC lets wireless sneak between TV airwaves
- Unlicensed WiMax around the corner with 802.16hWhat is fixed can communicate with the unfixed as, at least, backhaul; so the fixed reality really isn't what it used to be. Spectrum is not scare, only politically and technically challenged. Sofware defined radio will solve the latter. Moving then and soon...
- Tags: FCC, hardware, municipal spectrum policy, microwave-light organized network, networking, patrick@..., software, TV, wireless
- Discussion threads 2006-10-19
- Municipal Networks: Simplifying Wireless Deployments
- As cities consider deployment of wireless municipal networks, they face a complex challenge in integrating components from multiple vendors that must all seamlessly work together. At least one technology in this mix - wireless - can now be streamlined, enabling a faster, cleaner implementation. This webcast will show municipal network...
- Tags: Deployment, Network, Networking, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- Webcasts
- Why MAX?: A Wireless Primer and Discussion on Wireless Reality
- WiMAX as defined is two standards. One standard is for "fixed" usage, and another standard is for "mobile" usage. The fixed standard is beginning interoperability testing in Spain. This standard is further along, and will probably be used as backhaul the connection from base stations to core networks for WWAN...
- Tags: Standard, Qualcomm Inc., WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2005-09-01
- The Cisco Position on Wimax and Related Next-Generation Radio Technologies for Mobile Operators
- Of the various wireless WAN technologies, IEEE 802.16 also known as WiMAX has been getting the most attention. This is a function of successful marketing by the WiMAX Forum, strong support from merchant chip vendors such as Intel, and the participation of most of the major Radio Access Network RAN...
- Tags: Mobile, Cisco Systems Inc., WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2004-10-01
- WiMAX's slow rollout may be technical
- There have been all sorts of possible explanations as to why WiMAX is not readily available. Most refer to business plans and political issues. Some recent news may very well point to the real reason for the slow rollout. Quite simply, providers are having problems trying to get "big enough...
- Tags: Bandwidth, Microwave, T3, Sprint Communications, Cell, Fiber, WiMAX, Network Technology, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Michael Kassner
- Blog posts 2008-04-04
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